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RobertBond
08-11-2010, 10:42 PM
I am looking for a good metal lathe for small projects, mostly with my grandkids to teach them the precision of metal work vs wood lathing. I found a South Bend CL 199 z 42 inch with a newer single phase motor, or a Hardinge DV59 3 phase. Same price ($900ish) and both have extra parts and tooling. Which one would you all recommend?
Thanks for your help!

aametalmaster
08-12-2010, 02:55 PM
I would take the SB because there are more parts for it. But thats just my opinion. I have 5 of them now...Bob